Wargaming Announces Community Campaign “Project R” for World of Warships 

The first ever custom community campaign for World of Warships has begun

December 2, 2015 — Wargaming today announced the start of a brand new community campaign for World of Warships, titled “Project R”. “Project R” is a special campaign that presents players with exciting rewards when they collectively achieve community objectives.

“Project R” allows players to earn pearls when reaching various milestones, to eventually unlock really cool in-game rewards including a ship with unique camouflage.

“It’s time to take World of Warships gameplay to the next level and with the introduction of Project R, players can now control the rewards they can receive and be part of a regional community effort to do so,” said Jasper Nicolas, General Manager, Wargaming Asia. “With over 3 million World of Warships players worldwide since the launch of the game on September 17, we are confident that Project R will whet the appetites of our gamers for even more such custom community content.”

This campaign launches exclusively first for the World of Warships Asia server from November 23 onwards and will be subsequently rolled out to the CIS, European and North American servers.

All World of Warships players are invited to try their hand at achieving the set campaign goals together to yield awesome rewards.

Action Stations!

For more information about Project R, please visit: http://worldofwarships.asia/en/news/common/project-r-announcement-restore-the-kamikaze/

For the latest information, visit the official World of Warships website:

• http://worldofwarships.asia (Asia)
• http://worldofwarships.com (North America)
• http://worldofwarships.eu (Europe)

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About World of Warships

The highly anticipated World of Warships is the latest free, historical online combat game to be added to the Wargaming’s catalog. Command a massive naval fleet featuring history’s most iconic war vessels, level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans in World of Warships.

With four classes of ships, myriad upgrades, strategically designed environments the action never ends and every match is a unique experience.

Endless hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse pounding combat await all who take the helm in World of Warships!

Official website:

• http://worldofwarships.asia (Asia)
• http://worldofwarships.com (North America)
• http://worldofwarships.eu (Europe)

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped over 10 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that will include the tank warfare title World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles will form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.

As part of its multiplatform line-up, the company has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz on mobile and tablet. Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In 2015, Wargaming announced World of Tanks for Sony’s PlayStation^®4, continuing its console campaign. The mobile MMO game World of Tanks Blitz has opened up Wargaming’s trademark team-based military IP to smartphone and tablet users worldwide.

Official website:

• wargaming.com

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE OPENING OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE STORE ONLINE

My Game, My Style: Exclusive and Unique Merchandise for Fans, Gamers and Geeky Fashionistas

Sydney, Australia – December 2^nd, 2015 – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is excited to announce today the opening of its Official Online Store: where fans, gamers and everyone else will be able to buy high-quality, original merchandise related to some of the most recognizable games ever.

The first items that will be available on the store will feature designs based on PAC-MAN, TALES OF, TEKKEN and GALAGA! Among the products available are posters, canvases, coffee mugs, hoodies, t-shirts and phone cases. These are exclusive items that can’t be found anywhere else and also includes a series of unique designs created by 35 well-known artists to celebrate the PAC-MAN 35^th Anniversary! To mark the store’s launch, exclusive offers are available: including free shipping from 2^nd December – 7^th December. After proceeding to the check-out just enter the code ‘FREE@BANDAI’ to gain free delivery*. 

“We are all super excited about this long awaited store dedicated to our biggest fans! Our goal is to provide high quality, exclusive and unique items that have been carefully selected to communicate and represent our passion and love around iconic IPs. This is just the beginning as we are planning to work closely with all the people that love our brands to bring to life the craziest ideas they might have!” said Hervé Hoerdt; VP of Marketing and Digital at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.

The store is available to European fans starting today at: http://BandaiNamcoEnt-Store.com.

* Offer available worldwide with a shipping cost limit of 5,99€ Shipping fees above this for Australia and New Zealand must be

More information:

• Official Website: http://BandaiNamcoEnt-Store.com
• BANDAI NAMCO Entertainement Europe Official Twitter : @BandaiNamcoEU
• BANDAI NAMCO Entertainement Europe Official Facebook : /BandaiNamcoEU

About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles and PC, with marketing and sales operations in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, Tekken™, SOULCALIBUR™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™.

Press Release © BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe

*Please note that the EU store ships to Australia and New Zealand

DUNGEON DEFENDERS II GETS ‘LOOT & SURVIVE’ UPDATE ON PLAYSTATION®4

New Hero Levels, Gear, Stats, Game Modes and Evolving Pets Arrive Today via Pre-alpha Access

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Dec. 1, 2015 – Trendy Entertainment has released a massive content update for Dungeon Defenders II, its action tower defense game, on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The ‘Loot & Survive’ patch significantly improves character progression in the pre-alpha access title by raising the Hero level cap from 25 to 50, expanding the loot and pet systems, and adding new gameplay and difficulty modes. It also sets the stage for the upcoming arrival of story in Dungeon Defenders II by introducing talking NPCs (though they may not make much sense for now).

‘Loot & Survive’ adds a multitude of varying gameplay and difficulty features, including a tutorial mode, new daily missions with better rewards and monthly missions with rare prizes. There are new mini-bosses in the campaign, and completing the campaign unlocks both the endless survival test of Onslaught Mode, as well as Adventure Mode, which lets players tackle base maps at harder settings. Truly fearless champions can take on the challenges of Nightmare Modes I-IV, which open at level 40.

In addition to increasing the level cap, ‘Loot & Survive’ gives players special rewards, like skill spheres, as they advance. Players can unlock bonus slots in the Hero deck (up to four) as they progress, and hitting the level limit with one Hero will provide an experience boost for the rest of the deck. There are also new costumes available for the Pirate Monk, Tiger Monk and Farmer Apprentice.

Finally, ‘Loot & Survive’ upgrades companion pets. Not only are there even more pets to collect, but they can now evolve, too, acquiring new active abilities and even distinct appearances as they grow. Players can also reroll pets they own for more desirable stats.

Set in the magical world of Etheria, Dungeon Defenders II is a third-person action-strategy game brimming with classic role-playing elements like loot, leveling, pets and more. Build the ultimate champions and defenses from one of four unique Heroes and an arsenal of towers to defend against the overwhelming minions and bosses of the nefarious Old Ones in single-player or cooperative multiplayer. Dungeon Defenders II supports controllers and two-player local co-op, which can be combined with online co-op, on the PlayStation®4 system.

Dungeon Defenders II is now in pre-alpha access on the PlayStation®4 system for anyone who purchases a Dungeon Defenders II currency bundle through the PlayStation®Store. Currency bundles contain unique assortments of gems, accessories, skins, character slots and more, sold in increments of $14.99, $24.99 and $74.99. From Dec. 8 to 22, players can purchase these bundles at a special 25% discount (33% off for PlayStation®Plus members).

In the future, Dungeon Defenders II will launch on PC, Mac, Linux and the PlayStation®4 system as a free-to-play title supported by ethical in-game purchases. For more information, please visit www.DungeonDefenders.com, and follow along at www.facebook.com/DungeonDefenders and www.twitter.com/TrendyEnt.

About Trendy Entertainment

Trendy Entertainment is an independent video game development studio based in Gainesville, Fla. Created by veterans of the video game industry, Trendy Entertainment is focused on developing fun and innovative video games across multiple platforms. The company believes digital distribution deserves the same AAA-quality releases as retail.

ROCKET LEAGUE ENTERS THE WASTELAND WITH CHAOS RUN DLC

Premium Battle-Cars and Customization Items Now on Sale, Joined by FREE “Nonstandard” Wasteland Arena

SAN DIEGO, CA – December 1, 2015 – Rocket League has survived the apocalypse! Independent video game developer and publisher, Psyonix, announced today that its previously-confirmed “Chaos Run” DLC is available starting now, on both the PlayStation™Network and Steam PC for $3.99 USD (or regional equivalent).

The Chaos Run DLC includes a badass dose of all-new goodies, including two new Battle-Cars (Ripper and Grog), 12 new Decals (six for each new vehicle), and several new Paint Types, Wheels, Rocket Trails, Toppers, and Antennas.

Psyonix is also simultaneously releasing a FREE new arena entitled “Wasteland.” Based on the popular map from the original Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, Wasteland is the first “non-regulation” Rocket League stadium to hit the game — boasting a completely-sloped perimeter, entirely different Boost placements, and a much more prominent, physically-wider pitch. It’s the first of many “unusual” map designs Psyonix plans to introduce as the game continues to grow.

Several other FREE items, including new music from Kevin Riepl and new community-driven Garage items are also slated to appear.

•  Watch the new “Chaos Run” video HERE: youtu.be/KZmpDgt-wbg

The New Rocket League Chaos Run DLC Includes:

• 2 New Battle-Cars, Ripper and Grog
• 12 New Decals (six for each new Battle-Car)
• 2 New Paint Types (Camo and Sun-Damaged)
•  2 New Wheels (Ripper and Grog)
• 2 New Rocket Trails (Sandstorm, Nuts and Bolts)
• 3 New Toppers (Boombox, Cow Skull, Mohawk)
• 3 New Antennas (Bomb Pole, Radioactive, Retro Ball – Wasteland)
• 5 New Trophies (PS4) and Achievements (Steam)

The Rocket League Free Update Includes:

• The new, non-standard “Wasteland” Arena
• New, post-apocalyptic theme music, “Scorched Earth,” by Kevin Riepl
•  Several new Garage item surprises

Rocket League is one of the most critically-acclaimed games of the summer, boasting a community that is already more than 8 million players strong. Available digitally on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system via PlayStation™Network and on PC via Steam, Rocket League brings gamers a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem.

Offering easy-to-understand controls and fluid physics-driven competition for 1-8 players, Rocket League boasts more than 10 billion possible garage customizations, giving players the opportunity to distinguish their Battle-Cars in either local or online play, while showing them off in a broadcast-quality replay viewer that perfectly complements the video-editing capabilities of PlayStation® SHAREfactory™.

To learn more about Rocket League, please visit www.RocketLeagueGame.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

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ABOUT PSYONIX

Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically-acclaimed independent video game developer and leading experts in Unreal Engine technology. For more than a decade, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, Nosgoth, and the recently-released futuristic Sports-Action hit, Rocket League.

For more information, visit www.psyonix.com.

THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF VAN HELSING ARRIVES ON XBOX ONE GAMES WITH GOLD

Let the Mad-Science Monster Hunting Begin for Free in the Month of December

Budapest, Hungary – December 1, 2015 – NeocoreGames is proud to announce that the popular PC action RPG The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing is available now on Xbox One for $14.99 and is FREE for all Xbox Live Gold members in December, as part of the Games With Gold program.

In collaboration with Microsoft, NeocoreGames’ first chapter of the beloved trilogy has arrived on Xbox One with a multitude of additions and changes sure to delight hungry action RPG fans. Van Helsing, set in a gothic-steampunk world filled with monsters, weird science, humor and pop-cultural references, offers gamers overhauled controls and user interface specific to the Xbox One, a deep, story-driven single-player adventure, the two- to four-person multiplayer mode offered in either cooperative or competive modes, and more.

Additionally, starting Tuesday, December 1, all Van Helsing DLCs will be available on Xbox One for $3.99 each. Both ’Thaumaturge’ and ’Arcane Mechanic’ add loads of new content, challenges, and narrative to the base game, including gear, weapons, skills and story-driven missions.

Watch the new Van Helsing Xbox One video on YouTube HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulfLPCF2yR4

“We’ve been working very hard to bring The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing to the Xbox One,” said Zoltán Pozsonyi Producer, NeocoreGames. “We are delighted to introduce our Action-RPG to a brand new audience and we hope that they are going to have as much fun with playing the game as we had creating it.”

Full Features from NeocoreGames’ Van Helsing include:

• An Incredible Adventure  – Play through a refreshingly unique story, spiced up with wry humor and snappy dialogue.
• New Interface and Controls – Completely overhauled controls and user interface, made especially for Xbox One.
• Detailed Level-up System – Customize your character through and decide which skills and abilities you’ll need for the hunt.
• Multiplayer – You can team up with your friends in a four-player cooperative mode and become the greatest monster hunter of all time in competitive multiplayer modes.
• Tower-Defense Mini-Game – Build and develop your hideout and place traps to defend it from waves of terrible monsters.
• Rage System – Modify your skills on the spot with a unique power-up system.
• Unique Companion System – Use the special abilities and tailor the skills of your remarkable follower, Lady Katarina.

Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal. Be Van Helsing and save the day with your beautiful companion, Lady Katarina, the charming ghost. Explore the savage wilderness in the mountains and the soot-stained brick distrcicts of a grim metropolis twisted with weird science.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing is available now on Xbox One for $14.99 and is FREE for all Xbox Live Gold members in December, as part of the Games With Gold program.

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ABOUT NEOCOREGAMES
Founded in 2005, NeocoreGames is an independent development studio aiming to create high quality products. Best known for The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing series and Deathtrap, NeocoreGames also developed King Arthur – The Role-Playing Wargame series. NeocoreGames passionate group consists of professionals from diverse backgrounds including game development, graphic arts, programming and acting. NeocoreGames continues to use this energy and commitment in the future to create popular titles that people will enjoy.

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC. LAUNCHES TORN BANNER STUDIOS’ CHIVALRY: MEDIEVAL WARFARE ON PLAYSTATION®4 AND XBOX ONE

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Ultimate Edition, Bundled With Four DLC Sets, Also Available Today

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Dec. 1, 2015 – Activision Publishing, Inc. has brought Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, the competitive action game from Torn Banner Studios, to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. This updated release arrives with 24-person online multiplayer, over 25 maps, dedicated server support, and a new horde mode for teams of up to six.

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is out today in North America for $19.99 MSRP on the PlayStation®4 via the PlayStation®Store and Xbox One through the Xbox Games Store. In addition, Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Ultimate Edition – which includes the Barbarian Character Pack, Marauding Arbiter Pack, Inquisitive Dreadnaught Bundle and Barbarian Weapon Pack – is available on both platforms for $29.99 MSRP.

These cosmetic DLC sets may also be purchased separately for $7.99 MSRP each. The Barbarian Character Pack includes intimidating barbarian skins for each of the game’s four classes. The Marauding Arbiter Pack offers new skins and helmets for the Vanguard class. The Inquisitive Dreadnaught Bundle features new skins, helmets and special weapons for the Knight class. The Barbarian Weapon Pack holds a collection of five brutal weapons of war.

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare’s deep melee fighting system makes combat fast and visceral, delivering precision control with every strike in either first or third-person view. Choose one of four distinct classes – Knight, Vanguard, Man-at-Arms and Archer – to conquer or defend castles and villages in ruthless battles across a multitude of solo and team-based game modes. There are over 60 period-authentic swords, axes, maces, javelins, bows and more to use, as well as armors, helmets and siege weapons, including catapults, ballistae, boiling oil and battering rams.

These titles are rated M (Mature) by the ESRB. For more information, please visit www.tornbanner.com/chivalry, and follow the game on Facebook.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com, or by following @Activision.

About Torn Banner Studios

Torn Banner Studios is an exciting independent video game company located in Toronto, Canada. Passion and innovation are the core elements of everything that Torn Banner creates. For more information visit TornBanner.com or follow @TornBanner.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

© 2015 Torn Banner Studios, Inc.  All rights reserved.  ‘Chivalry: Medieval Warfare’, ‘Torn Banner Studios’ and logos are registered trademarks by Torn Banner Studios, Inc.  ©2015 Activision Publishing, Inc.  All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

SIERRA™ PLANS TO RELEASE THE SECOND CHAPTER OF KING’S QUEST™ WORLDWIDE ON DEC. 16

King’s Quest’s Debut Chapter Is Free On PlayStation®4 With PlayStation®Plus This Month

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Dec. 1, 2015 – Sierra™ has announced today that King’s Quest™: Rubble Without a Cause, the second chapter of the new King’s Quest, is expected to launch worldwide on Dec. 16 on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows PC via Steam. In North America, the versions for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 systems will be available late afternoon on Dec. 15.

In this latest page in the acclaimed reimagining of the classic adventure gaming series, King Graham takes players back to his first test as ruler of Daventry. When a band of goblins holds the kingdom hostage, a newly crowned and ill-equipped Graham must lead a daring rescue to free his people and prove himself the leader they deserve. But the choices he makes along the way may have dire consequences for those most counting on him.

In addition, King’s Quest’s first chapter, King’s Quest™: A Knight to Remember, is free to download on the PlayStation®4 system from the PlayStation®Store throughout December starting today for PlayStation®Plus members in North America.

Developed by The Odd Gentlemen, the new King’s Quest is a five-chapter journey that rekindles the timeless spirit of curiosity and wit the series was founded on over 30 years ago. As an aging King Graham looks back on a life of trials and triumphs with his precocious granddaughter, Gwendolyn, players will experience firsthand the untold puzzles, places and personalities of his incredible life.

King’s Quest: A Knight to Remember, King’s Quest™: The Complete Collection (a bundle* including all five chapters and a bonus playable story epilogue), and the King’s Quest™ Season Pass (a bundle* containing Chapters 2-5) are now available through the PlayStation®Store, Xbox Games Store and Steam. King’s Quest is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and Up) by the ESRB. For the latest information, please visit www.sierra.com, and follow Sierra on Facebook and Twitter.

*Subsequent chapters and epilogue may be downloaded in-game upon individual release.

About The Odd Gentlemen

The Odd Gentlemen are a small team of gentlefolks based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2008, they create games that are humorous and charming with fantastical worlds, quirky characters, and compelling stories that highlight creative and innovative gameplay. Striving to create experiences that all ages can enjoy, they want to bring classic charm and wonder back into games. For more information or updates about The Odd Gentlemen, visit www.theoddgentlemen.com or follow them on Twitter.

About Sierra

Developer-led and player-focused, Sierra publishes highly curated titles that embody best-in-class efforts from indie developers. From providing development funding and deep first-party relations to marketing and retail distribution, Sierra caters to the individual needs of each indie studio. Sierra will primarily publish on digital distribution platforms including Xbox Live, PlayStation®Network and Steam for PC. For more information, please visit www.sierra.com.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, http://www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about King’s Quest, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

©2015 Activision Publishing, Inc.  SIERRA, SIERRA with mountain design and KING’S QUEST are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights Reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.